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Special Report by Kailey
The Madison food cart scene is delicious and exciting. Everyone loves those tasty carts. But the number one complaint I hear about the bustling food carts in Madison is location. Example complaint: “Every cart is downtown. I work on the west/east/far away/ side. I can never eat at them.”

Madison Meet and Eat 2012, photo courtesy of City of Madison

Well non-downtown working citizen, the food carts have an answer for you. In fact, lots of really convenient answers. Here are all the times and places you can enjoy Madison food carts outside of the downtown lunch hours:

2. Madison Meet and EatWhat: City sanctioned gathering of carts. Encourages meeting your neighbors for a night out and dinner.Where: Three neighborhoods throughout Madison: Westside at Meadowood Shopping Center, the Southside at the Villager Mall and on the Northside at St. Paul Lutheran Church.When: Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout June, July and AugustWho:Umami for sure in 2013. This year’s Meet and Eat started on June 20th and all the carts haven’t been announced. But here is who was there last year: Banzo, Caracas Empanadas, Electric Earth, Ernie’s Kettle Corn, FIBs, Hibachi Hut, Luangprabang, Natural Juice, Tea Garden, Teriyaki Samurai and Wei’s Food to GoMore Information/Schedule:http://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/celebrate/madisonmeetandeat.cfmBonus: Vendors are asked to offer at least one menu item that is $3 or less.

5. Late night downtownWhat: Carts providing after-bar food and satisfying late night cravings.Where: State and Broom Street by Riley’s Wines of the WorldWhen: Usually Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights starting around 12AM and ending around 3AMWho:SoHo Gourmet Cuisines, In N Out Empanada, Fried and FabulousMore Information: Check the individual carts’ Twitter feeds and Facebook pages.

Be sure to check out the links on “More Information” for any changes in schedules or weather. In addition to these regularly scheduled food cart eating opportunities the carts can be found at fests, block parties, fairs and just about anywhere a group of people gathers in the Madison area. Plus, a few of them like Good Food Cart and Banzo deliver. Whew. Now there are no valid excuses for skipping out on the wonderful food cart scene in Madison. Happy Streeteating!